MS SB2778

Amends Section 65-21-1 of Mississippi Code to revise design standards for bridges and culverts built, rebuilt, or placed in the traveled way of public roads in the state.

Requires all bridges and culverts to conform to design standards in effect at the time of design and extend across the full width of the crown of the roadway.

Establishes minimum bridge width of 16 feet on roads with design widths greater than 16 feet, and requires railings or barriers on either side of all new or rebuilt bridges.

Exempts public highways within national reforestation projects from certain provisions, but establishes a minimum width of 12 feet for bridges and culverts in these areas.

Takes effect July 1, 2021.